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1. NOTE
Table of contents
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1. Important Information
1.1 Symbols Used in This Manual and Their Meaning
1.4 Instrument Type
1.3 Designated Use
1.2 Qualification of Personnel
2.1 General Safety Instructions
2.2 Unpacking and Installation
Opening the packaging
Removing the packaging
Ramp assembly
Transport to the Installation Location
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Microtome knives
2.3 Safety Features
2.4 Securing/Locking the Handwheel
Knife guard
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2.5 Cleaning, Disinfection Turning the Instrument Back On
2.7 Removal of the Microtome
2.8 Maintenance
2.6 Handling Specimens Defrosting
3. Technical Data
Type
Microtome
Cryostat
Lamp
3. Technical Data
Refrigeration system CM1950, 50 Hz CM1950, 60 Hz
Defrosting of cryochamber
*) Refrigerant and compressor oil must be replaced by qualified, authorized service personnel only.
4. Standard Delivery
Basic instrument WITHOUT motor/WITHOUT extraction, in the specific voltage variant
Basic instrument WITHOUT motor and WITH extraction,
4. Standard Delivery
Basic instrument WITH motor/WITHOUT extraction, in the specific voltage variant
Basic instrument WITH and WITH extraction, in the specific voltage variant
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5. General Overview
5.1 Control Panel Fields and Cryostat Chamber
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6.1 Site Requirements
6.2 Transport to the Site
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6.3 Assembling the Handwheel
6.3.1 Locking/Unlocking the Handwheel
Centering the Handwheel (Optional)
6.3.2 Installing the Footswitch Dummy (Instruments with Cutting Motor)
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6.4 Connection to Power Supply System
Only for instruments sold in Japan
Selecting the frequency
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6.5.2 Installing the Storage Systems (Optional)
6.5.4 Inserting the Section Waste Tray
6.5.3 Shelf, Movable (Optional)
6.5.5 Installing the Heat Conductor Block, Stationary (Optional)
6.5.6 Installing the Knife/Blade Holder and Adjusting the Clearance Angle
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6.5.7 Inserting/Changing the Bacteria Filter
6.5.8 Assembling the Filter Bag
6.5.9 Installing the Section Extraction (Optional) Use with Blade Holder CE Only
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7.1 Control Panel Fields on the CM1950 Control Panel Field 1
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Control Panel Field 2 Electric Coarse Feed, Sectioning and Trimming Thickness Display
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Control panel 3 Motorized sectioning (optional)
When switching the instrument on, no operating mode is active for safety reasons.
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8.1 Preparing Cutting Tools, Specimen Discs and Preparation Aids
8.2 Turning the Instrument On
8.3 Configuring the Parameters
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8.4 Working with the Precooled Cryostat 8.4.1 Preparatory Work
8.4.2 Trimming with Extraction Anti-roll Guide Installed
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8.4.3 Cutting with Extraction Anti-roll Guide installed
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9.1 Problems During Work
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10. Temperature Selection Chart (in minus C)
11.1 Ordering Information
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12.1 General Maintenance
12.2 Changing Fuses
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12.3 Replacement of the Lamp/UVC Lamp
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13. Decontamination Certificate
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13. Decontamination Certificate
EC Declaration of Conformity
Leica CM1950 Cryostat
14. EC Declaration of Conformity
15. Warranty and Service